Lion in the Sun Dubai Dubai

All the pasta @lioninthesundubai @mo_downtowndubai 🤌🏽
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Lots of goodness coming out of the kitchen at Lion in the Sun, the all-new spot at Mandarin Oriental Downtown.

Spaghetti all’assassina is a rare sight on any menu, let alone 62 floors up, and it’s one of my all-time favourite pasta dishes - so was pleasantly surprised to see it on the menu here. Beautifully executed, with an ultra-concentrated tomato sauce reduced down with plenty of garlic and chilli, slightly scorched spaghetti, and a chargrilled squid crumble over the top. Deep, complex, spicy and seriously addictive. Loved everything about this dish - the flavours become so intense and moreish when made well.

The vongole was also very good. I’m a harsh critic when it comes to vongole and this one hit the mark - a properly emulsified, clam-forward sauce, with subtle hits of garlic and chilli lingering in the background. The beef ragu was equally impressive - rich, layered and tender as far as ragu goes. Excellent pasta-making across the board - all perfectly al dente, chewy and satisfying to eat.

Also worth calling out was their endive, raisin and caramelised pecan salad. It hit all the right notes - crunchy, sharp, creamy and bitter, with little pops of sweetness throughout. As for the seafood bar and grill, i went for the open-fire grilled carabineros and langoustines - super fresh, delicate and sweet. Impressive produce all round and a lovely spot for dinner #notoriousfoodie 🙅🏽‍♂️ Less